Arsenal right back Carl Jenkinson will return to action after two seasons away on loan and a significant injury.

It has been a long while since Carl Jenkinson suited up for the Arsenal first team in a meaningful match but that seems likely to happen on Tuesday against Reading. The timing is good with Arsenal having found their first team answer at right back in rising star Hector Bellerin but the Gunners are thin at the position with Mathieu Debuchy having dropped off significantly since moving to the Emirates from Newcastle two seasons ago. Look for Jenkinson to move into the reserve right back role for league matches and start in cup matches in the earlier stages. Oct 24 - 4:28 PM

Carl Jenkinson will make his long awaited return for Arsenal when the full-back lines up against Southampton in a Premier League 2 match at Meadow Park.

Jenkinson ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament back in January while on-loan at West Ham and has spent the last nine months working his way back to full fitness following surgery on his left knee. Arsène Wenger has "been impressed" with his "fantastic mentality" and expects Jenkinson to be pushing for a place in the first team by November although Hector Bellerin will take some shifting. The 21-year-old has established himself at right-back and the Gunners boss was quick to quash rumours this week linking Bellerin with a move to Barcelona. "I'm surprised by the speculation, he has nearly three years to go and for me his long-term future is here," said Wenger. "He has been absolutely fantastic. He has responsibilities in the dressing room at such a young age. In life you do not have to play where you were born." Oct 13 - 6:25 AM

West Ham have been dealt a devastating blow with the news that Carl Jenkinson will miss the remainder of the campaign due to a serious knee injury.

Jenkinson pulled up in immediate pain following a challenge on Sergio Aguero last weekend. The tackle resulted in the Argentine equalising from the penalty spot during a frantic opening ten minutes at the Boleyn Ground. Initially, the defender had hoped to continue, but, it soon became evident that his game was over although Jenkinson still managed to jog across the pitch to be replaced by new signing Sam Byram. It now looks like 23-year-old is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines after a tests revealed damage to his anterior cruciate ligament. Jenkinson will seek a second opinion, but is expected to undergo surgery later this week. That would effectively end his current loan deal at West Ham and Jenkinson will return to Arsenal for the duration of his rehab. Jan 27 - 7:30 AM